Marco Pašalić
ORLCroatia
Left
Sep 14, 2000
25
5'10"
163 lb
RW
CF
Half-Space Orchestrator
Orlando CityOn bench Wednesday
Pasalic (thigh) is on the bench for Wednesday's contest against Philadelphia Union.
Analysis: Pasalic could return to action midweek after being back in full training prior to this match. Still, it remains to be seen how many minutes he'll play in what would be his first appearance since April 12. The attacker, who has scored twice across seven MLS games in 2026, may be used either on the right wing or in a central spot, competing with Griffin Dorsey and Justin Ellis, respectively.
Fully training
Pasalic (thigh) is back in full training and could be an option again soon, according to Mike Gramajo of WESH 2 News.
Analysis: Pasalic has been nearing a return the past few weeks, but is further along this week than he has been thus far, with the forward earning a spot in full training. This is good news, as the forward should be fit ahead of the World Cup break. The question remains how much time he will get once back on the team sheet after a month-long absence.
Moves to questionable
Pasalic (thigh) is questionable for Saturday's match against Montreal, per the MLS Player Status Report.
Analysis: Pasalic has improved from out to questionable this matchday, which is an encouraging step after multiple matchdays sidelined with the thigh issue. He's a creative midfielder who contributes in fantasy when featuring regularly, and his potential return would be a boost for Orlando's midfield options. Once he gets a few matches under his belt, a starting role will be expected.
Doesn't train Tuesday
Pasalic (leg) remained absent from Tuesday's training session due to his injury, Orlando City's digital content manager Austin David reports.
Analysis: Pasalic could remain out with the issue that forced him to miss last weekend's meeting with Houston Dynamo, which marked his first absence of the year following a string of seven MLS starts. Therefore, his injury could continue to impact the team's offensive power going forward. During the last game without him, Orlando deployed Zakaria Taifi as a right wing-back, while Tyrese Spicer featured in attack.
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